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Rafael Nadal out of sorts as he succumbs to Robin Söderling

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:13:53 GMT

The roof didn’t cave in on Rafa. That was the problem. The roof of the O2 arena stayed solidly in place, all ready for Eddie Izzard next week, and so Rafael Nadal, a man who needs much sunlight and fresh air, was forced to cave in himself.
Source: Times Online

Nadal's missing something at ATP finals

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:14:58 GMT

And decisively. The score of 6-4, 6-4 did not flatter the man who only gained entry into this exclusive eight-man ATP World Finals field because Andy Roddick withdrew due to injury.
Source: FOX Sports

What you might have missed

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:54:56 GMT

MISS something? In overnight sport, Robin Soderling beat Rafael Nadal at the ATP World Tour finals and Germany righted a 73-year-old athletics wrong.
Source: The Courier Mail

Soderling shocks Nadal in London

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:18:42 GMT

Throwing in the towel... Nadal went down in straight sets in London.
Source: ABC Online

Nadal beaten by Soderling - again

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:13:48 GMT

In-form Soderling, the world number nine, broke into the top 10 just over a month ago and was the first reserve for this tournament. He was called up after US Wimbledon finalist Andy Roddick withdrew due to a lingering knee injury. Out ...
Source: The Daily Telegraph

Soderling sinks Nadal in straight sets

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:57:35 GMT

Rafael Nadal has lost some of his famous bulk and struggled to assert his dominance against Robin Soderling. Photograph: Rebecca Naden/PA Wire Even the Spanish are confused.
Source: Guardian Unlimited

Photo from Getty Images

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:42:35 GMT

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Rafael Nadal of Spain holds the Acapulco trophy that he won in 2005 during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena on November 23, 2009 in London, England.

Robin Soderling Beats Rafael Nadal Again At Tour Finals

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:35:39 GMT

Soderling, who ended Nadal's 31-match winning streak at the French Open this year, again proved a prickly opponent for the Spaniard whose hopes of knocking Roger Federer off the top of the world rankings here are now fading fast.
Source: The Post Chronicle

Soderling torments Nadal yet again

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:23:41 GMT

LONDON: Robin Soderling is unlikely to be on Rafael Nadal's Christmas card list this year after once again getting under the Spaniard's skin at the ATP World Tour Finals.
Source: Times of India

Quoted in 'Rafael Nadal Lacks Calm in Second Loss to Swedish Nemesis Soderling'

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:10:17 GMT

Rafael Nadal said in Bloomberg.com:

The atmosphere was unbelievable ... I am happy to live this experience here in London. The crowd was really nice with me all the time.

Photo from Getty Images

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:29:47 GMT

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Robin Soderling of Sweden celebrates the match during the men's singles first round match against Rafael Nadal of Spain during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena on November 23, 2009 in London, England.

Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal Master Cincinati Semifinal

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:59:15 GMT

Quoted in 'Chris Hoy: pro sports damage the Olympics'

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:04:36 GMT

said in Times Online:

The same questions were raised time and again when tennis and ice-hockey were introduced ... Ask tennis players like Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, ask NHL [ice hockey] players, ask the NBA basketball players. They all want to go to the Games.